Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Philadelphia, PA

30,680 certified nursing assistants employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $22.22/hour ($46,220/year) median · 9% above the national median.

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The median certified nursing assistant salary in Philadelphia, PA is $22.22/hour ($46,220/year), with a typical range of $43,370 to $47,560 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Certified Nursing Assistant pay in Philadelphia, PA

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Philadelphia metro. Half of Certified Nursing Assistants earn inside that band.

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $43,370 $46,220 $47,560
25th$43,370 Median$46,220 75th$47,560 vs US9% above the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area (SOC 31-1131, Certified Nursing Assistant). Full Certified Nursing Assistant salary guide →

What is a Certified Nursing Assistant salary in Philadelphia?

The median certified nursing assistant salary in Philadelphia, PA is $22.22/hour ($46,220/year), with a typical range of $43,370 to $47,560 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 30,680 certified nursing assistants employed in the Philadelphia metro area.

Certified Nursing Assistant pay bands in Philadelphia by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Mid Level Certified Nursing Assistant

Typical mid level band in Philadelphia
Example (illustrative)
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Typical pay range
$42,060–$54,169
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Staff Certified Nursing Assistant

Typical staff band in Philadelphia
Example (illustrative)
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Typical pay range
$39,287–$52,505
Common on
iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Certified Nursing Assistant

Typical mid level band in Philadelphia
Example (illustrative)
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Typical pay range
$41,366–$54,169
Common on
iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Certified Nursing Assistant

Typical senior band in Philadelphia
Example (illustrative)
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Typical pay range
$39,287–$58,329
Common on
Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Certified Nursing Assistant

Typical senior band in Philadelphia
Example (illustrative)
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Typical pay range
$40,673–$58,329
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Certified Nursing Assistant Career Ladder — Philadelphia Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Philadelphia’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

  1. Entry Certified Nursing Assistant0–2 yrs$33,278
  2. Mid Certified Nursing Assistant2–5 yrs$43,909
  3. Senior Certified Nursing Assistant5–8 yrs$55,464
  4. Staff Certified Nursing Assistant8–12 yrs$67,019
  5. Lead Certified Nursing Assistant12+ yrs$78,574

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 31-1131, Certified Nursing Assistant).

Employers in the Certified Nursing Assistant hiring market in Philadelphia

  • CommonSpirit
  • Mercy Health
  • Ascension
  • Tenet
  • HCA Healthcare

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Philadelphia post Certified Nursing Assistant jobs

Employers in the Philadelphia metro typically post Certified Nursing Assistant roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Certified Nursing Assistant in Philadelphia, PA — Common Questions

How much does a Certified Nursing Assistant earn in Philadelphia, PA?
Median $22.22/hour ($46,220/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $43,370–$47,560. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Certified Nursing Assistant jobs are there in Philadelphia?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 30,680 Certified Nursing Assistant roles employed in the Philadelphia metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Philadelphia employers use for Certified Nursing Assistant?
Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Certified Nursing Assistant jobs for me?
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